17 September 2013 · Council of Ministers on recommendation of Independent Inspector Stephen Amos MA (Cantab) MCD MRTPI
Railway Station, Station Road, Port Erin, Isle Of Man, IM9 6ad
The proposal involves enhancements to Port Erin Railway Station on Station Road, Port Erin, including demolishing a flat-roofed shop annex, refurbishing toilets, extending the pitched roof over the toilets, adding glazed canopies on front and side elevations supported by cast iron columns, reinstating a timber belfry, …
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The inspector concluded the proposed alterations to the station building would substantially enhance its character and appearance by demolishing the out-of-keeping flat-roofed shop annex, reroofing th…
General Policy 2
GP2 requires development to accord with zoning, respect site and surroundings in terms of layout, scale, form, design, and not adversely affect townscape character or locality while providing satisfactory amenity including safe access. The inspector assessed the proposal as compliant, noting railway zoning per Area Plan for the South, appropriate design enhancements to the building, visual benefits to street scene, integration with surroundings, and no adverse highway or amenity impacts.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall commence before the expiration of 4 years from the date of this notice.
Approved drawings
This approval relates to the alterations to the existing railway station building and land surrounding as shown on Drawing Nos. 01, PO-1A, PO-2, PO-3, PO-4, PO-5, PO-7, PO-8 and PO-9 (all received on 13 May 2013) and Drawing Nos. PO-6A and P-10 (both received on 15 July 2013), and the development must be undertaken in accordance with these drawings.
Materials approval
Prior to the construction of any new walling or roofing or paving, samples of the walling, roofing and paving materials must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority. The development shall be undertaken using materials in accordance with the approved samples. Any brickwork and roof tiling must match the existing brickwork and tiling as closely as is practicable.
Sculpted stone seating details
Prior to the construction of the 'new sculpted stone seating', further details of that seating must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Planning Authority, and the seating shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to the overall scheme being brought into use.
approved the application
no objection, subject to a condition which seeks to protect the key strategic IRIS main which is laid under the railway tracks in this area
The original planning application (13/00573/B) was referred to the Council of Ministers due to government interest under the 2005 Order. The proposal involved demolishing a redundant shop, refurbishing toilets, modifying the roof, adding glazed canopies, reconstructing the Station Road entrance, and paving the goods yard into a public plaza as part of the South West Regeneration Scheme. The planning statement and Conservation Officer supported the scheme for enhancing the station's character, accessibility, and setting. The inspector assessed the appropriateness to the building's character, setting, and street scene, concluding it would substantially enhance appearance and comply with General Policy 2. No refusal occurred; the inspector recommended approval with conditions for materials, drawings, and details.
Precedent Value
This sets precedent for approving enhancements to non-designated heritage assets in Railway zones where proposals demonstrably improve character, appearance, and public accessibility without harm, even pre-Conservation Area designation. Future applicants should provide expert conservation input and tie schemes to regeneration goals.
Inspector: Stephen Amos
